Jim 'DJ' Krueger

He was born on April 7, 1946, in St. Louis, the son of the late George F. and Alma Krueger. His stepmother was Rose Krueger.

He married the former Carol L. Dorman on May 21, 1983, in East Alton and she survives.

Other survivors include four daughters and a son-in-law, Tammy and Gary Cooper of Atlanta, Ga., Deborah Borchardt of O'Fallon, Mo., Kathleen of Arkansas, Ashley Krueger of Cottage Hills; two sons and daughters-in-law, Pat and Heather Butkovich of Bethalto, Jason and Christie Butkovich of St. Charles, Mo.; two grandchildren, Camille Harper of Alaska, and Hannah Butkovich of Bethalto; and one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Bob Brewer of Troy, Mo.

He was formerly employed at Linde in Hartford, formerly known as BOC Gases, as a truck driver. He then went to work at Truck Transport in South Roxana. He loved golfing and bowling. He was of the Lutheran Faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.

Memorial visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.